Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation in Los Alamos, NM was fined $95,761 by CMS across 7 separate penalties following 73 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation (Los Alamos, NM) — $95,761 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation in Los Alamos, NM was fined $95,761 by CMS across 7 separate penalties following 73 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.